Studies have indicated that the prevalence of risky behaviors associated with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and HIV is high among incarcerated adolescents. In the US, most adolescents sentenced to serve time in correctional facilities are offered preventive vaccination against hepatitis B. Medical clinics in correctional facilities provide an ideal environment for adolescents in high risk settings to obtain access to preventive health services. In certain cases, these facilities even overcome barriers such as parental consent by making these adolescents wards of the state and followed by which preventive services are obtained by the state providing consent.
Full Citation:
Tedeschi, S.K., Bonney, L.E., Manalo, R., et al.. 2007. Vaccination in juvenile correctional facilities: state practices, hepatitis B, and the impact on anticipated sexually transmitted infection vaccines. Public Health Rep. 122(1).
Title of Article: Vaccination in juvenile correctional facilities: state practices, hepatitis B, and the impact on anticipated sexually transmitted infection vaccines
Author(s): Tedeschi, S.K., Bonney, L.E., Manalo, R., et al.
Publication Year: 2007
Publication Name: Public Health Rep
Publication Volume: 122(1)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1802118/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1177/003335490712200106
Topics: Global Issues | Health Security
Disease Vaccines: Hepatitis (A & B)
Immunization Terms: Equity
Countries: United States
WHO Regions: Americas